ferocity
noun
fe·roc·i·ty
fə-ˈrä-sə-tē 
: the quality or state of being ferocious
the ferocity of the lion's attack
Examples of ferocity in a Sentence
the ferocity of the lion's attack
We were stunned by the ferocity of the storm.
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The encounter – with the Bucks needing a victory to keep their season alive – was played with the ferocity of a do-or-die game, with nothing to separate the two after 48 minutes.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
It wasn’t quite blocked that way, but emotionally Jake, the ferocity of him protecting his friend.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Stoke, who could smell survival from relegation before the game, showed nowhere near the ferocity and desire of their hosts.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The visceral sequence, led by Dever’s ferocity and precision, has already ignited fierce debate online and set the tone for the rest of the season.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
It wasn’t quite blocked that way, but emotionally Jake, the ferocity of him protecting his friend.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Stoke, who could smell survival from relegation before the game, showed nowhere near the ferocity and desire of their hosts.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The visceral sequence, led by Dever’s ferocity and precision, has already ignited fierce debate online and set the tone for the rest of the season.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ferocity
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“Ferocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferocity. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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